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Self Made

The definitive guide to business startup success

By Bianca Miller-Cole and Byron Cole

Paperback

£14.99

YOUR COMPLETE BUSINESS START UP TOOLKIT

Written by The Apprentice Finalist Bianca Miller and entrepreneur Byron Cole, this book is an inspiring, wide-ranging handbook for entrepreneurs which combines practical tips and advice with energetic advice on personal branding and thriving in business.

SELF-MADE IS A TRULY DEFINITIVE GUIDE; A 'GO-TO' BOOK FOR ALL ENTREPRENEURS AT ANY STAGE OF BUSINESS.

This authoritative, focused guide by two of the UK's brightest young entrepreneurs - The Apprentice runner-up, Bianca Miller and serial entrepreneur, Byron Cole - is a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who wants to make a success of running their own business. Featuring interviews with well known entrepreneurs, entertainers and industry experts, the book covers every tier of the business development process, from start-up to exit, offering practical, implementable and global advice on the start up process.

De-coding the jargon that is prevalent in business circles today, this book provides straightforward advice on converting an innovative business concept into a commercially viable proposition. It will help you to avoid the costly common mistakes of many who have gone before you, and create a sustainable enterprise that will flourish.

In 2014, Bianca was the runner-up on The Apprentice, the BBC television series in which candidates compete in front of millions of viewers to go into business partnership with multi-millionaire tycoon, Lord Sugar. Bianca is the founder of the BE group and her hosiery brand, Bianca Miller London. She is an in-demand public speaker and was awarded a Power Profile by Linked in 2016.

Byron Cole (Author) Byron Cole is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, public speaker, investor, philanthropist and mentor to entrepreneurs and students. He runs the BLC Group, an umbrella company that look after his many business interests.

Other details

ISBN:
9781473655294

Publication date:
05 Oct 2017

Page count:
288

Imprint:
John Murray Learning

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